IDC Procurement Business Manager

Tencent • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $97,500 - $183,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Tencent Cloud is seeking an IDC Procurement & Commercial Manager to support infrastructure expansion and carrier partnership development across America, based in Palo Alto, California. This role focuses on sourcing and managing IDC resources within U.S. markets, establishing strong commercial relationships with regional telecom operators, and optimizing network interconnection to enhance service quality for end users. You will contribute to localized deployment strategies across U.S. and strengthen long-term infrastructure partnerships to support business growth in the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, telecom, or cloud-related environments
• Technical background in IDC, networking, or cloud infrastructure with practical experience working with telecom operators, cloud providers, or large-scale internet environments including CDN
• Strong understanding of peering, routing optimization, and interconnection models within carrier or IDC environments
• Proven commercial negotiation capability with experience managing cross-border carrier or infrastructure partnerships across U.S. markets
• Familiarity with contract structures and basic legal considerations in commercial negotiations
• Willingness to travel frequently across U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant cloud or networking certifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate IDC and cloud infrastructure providers across U.S. to support localized deployment in priority markets
• Develop and manage commercial partnerships with major U.S. telecom carriers to optimize network connectivity through peering, routing optimization, and interconnection enhancement
• Serve as the primary commercial interface for regional carriers, building and maintaining long-term strategic cooperation aligned with company expansion plans
• Coordinate with internal technical and operations teams to resolve network performance issues and drive continuous service optimization across U.S.markets
• Provide market insights and professional recommendations to support U.S. IDC footprint planning and regional interconnection strategy

Benefits

• Sign on payment
• Relocation package
• Restricted stock units
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation days
• Holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level